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It was an EGG-citing time at the annual Living in Triumph Easter Egg Hunt hosted by L.I.T. and the City of Navasota. Despite April showers moving the event indoors, children still had a ‘hopping’ good time!
Read moreConstruction crews are one step closer to hitting the pavement after the Navasota City Council approved awarding the long-awaited 2020 Streets and Utilities Capital Improvement Project to Kieschnick General Contractors. At the Monday, April 10, meeting, Zach Votaw, EIT, with Bleyl Engineering advised that four bids were received with Kieschnick coming in as low bidder at $7,572,446,90. The based bid was $6.4 million and the add-alternate bid for work on Schumacher and Water streets was $1.1 million.
Read moreAt the April 5 meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court, action on an application to vacate six streets and alleys in the Town of Roans Prairie was tabled and affected property owners were advised to engage in further discussion. The application was submitted by Apostolo and Associates and the Roans Prairie Improvement Association.
Read moreNavasota High School students competed at the State Skills USA competition where multiple students earned superior and excellent ratings, and one student earned Best of Show.
Read moreNavasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Groovy Grapes Wine Walk in historic downtown Navasota April 8. The event featured sampling from local wineries, live music, shopping, food trucks and more.
Read moreA ceremony in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month was held at Grimes County Business and Justice Center April 5. Member of the Grimes County Child Welfare Board and representatives from Scotty’s House spoke about child abuse awareness, and blue pinwheels were placed to honor children affected by child abuse.
Read moreNavasota’s Economic Development Director, Rayna Teicheira has been selected to serve on the Texas Downtown Board.
Texas Downtown Association was established in 1985 and its mission is to provide members with resources, advocacy, education and connections to develop vibrant districts. The organization is an independent, statewide nonprofit that represents cities and towns of all sizes, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, local associations, small businesses, and individuals.
Read moreTwo Navasota Independent School District campuses – John C. Webb Elementary and the NELC Campus, have been placed on a secure soft lockdown. No one is allowed on these campuses until all clear is issued by Navasota Police Department.
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